By the way Mike, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have both written best-selling books about politics and government.

'No talent comedians' don't usually get invited to host the Oscars and speak at a Presidential dinner.

'Mr. Rosie O'Donnell'...who are you, Donald Trump? Grow up.

It should be an amendment: One person with no less than a mild interest in politics...shall run in his or her homestate...blah blah balh...in an effort to affect change in policy in a LIFESAVING manner (or matter, if you please).

I'll admit, he would be better than what's in office right now, but don't waste your vote on a silly stunt.

I like his show, but I'm disappointed that he's pulling this stunt.

wake up and stop getting brainwashed by the government controlled media.

Why don't you compare your resume and W2 with Paris Hilton's? A great deal on money does not a wise person make. Nor does a lack of money indicate a lack of intellectual fortitude.

Beyond that, Colbert's wrist-strong bracelet directly benefits the troops – donating all proceeds to the The Yellow Ribbon Fund, which assists injured service members and their families while they recuperate at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center by offering housing, transportation, job mentoring and internships, as well as tickets to sporting and cultural events.

Now THAT's supporting the troops with comedy!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6yJF13BS-hE

"Just let him run on his own dime, not mine!"
Steve, how many of your dimes do you tink the 'serious' candidates are spending? So far Colbert hasn't spent one of yours.

"I was shocked to learn that there are actually people who do not watch the news or read the news. Of course, those people are not posting anything here."

Terry, what's really shocking is that a lot of those people ARE posting here.

Finally to Wayne Clark in SC: Wayne it that is truly original materail, kudos; well-written, good command of the language with more thatn a little bit of truth. perhaps you should contact Colbert about the Vice position (-president, that is).

Stephen Colbert is NOT a comedian who tells jokes that aren't funny. He is an astoundingly astute patriot who PERSONIFIES jokes that aren't funny! (Actually they would be funny if they weren't so true.)

Listen to the things that Colbert's persona advocates. Pay attention to the actual deeds of people currently in power. Wake up and THINK! Is this where you REALLY want our country to be?

If we the people want to maintain the democracy established by our forefathers, blind trust is a luxury we can no longer afford. We need to see clearly where we are going and who is at the rudder.

Stephen Colbert is a true hero for his work to encourage the awareness of American citizens. His persona would, of course, be a terrible President; but the profound thinker who is the real Stephen Colbert would probably make a wonderful one.

I support the war in Afghanistan because that is where the 9/11 attacks were planned and the planners were being protected by the Taliban.

I want our soldiers in Iraq to come home quickly and safely.

I just think Colbert, running as his comic persona, is disrepecting the sacrifice our soldiers have made and are making for him to have a right to make a joke out of the election.

Bush has met with the families of fallen soldiers. Has Colbert?

What would he or his persona say to the families of the fallen soldiers? Would that be a big joke to him as well?

If there was not a war going on, I would care less about Colbert making a mockery of presidential politics, but as long as soldiers are dying and being injured, I think what he's doing is a slap in the face of those brave men and women and every soldier who died for the rights we and he enjoy.

BTW I never spit on anyone's food when I worked a MCD's.

When nearly 100% of the media coverage of the 2008 campaign consists of gossipy reporting about who uses the most hair gel (probably Romney), who's up in the polls, and how many times each of the Republicans mention Hillary Clinton in a debate, it doesn't take Stephen Colbert to make a joke out of that coverage.

When was the last time you saw on CNN (or Fox, or MSNBC) a program devoted to the particulars of each candidate's plan for dealing with the health insurance crisis in this country? How many times have you seen a point-by-point comparison of how each candidate proposes to deal with immigration? Where are the details on what each candidate proposes to spend, and how each of them plans to pay for it?

If the media were doing their jobs, maybe Colbert wouldn't feel the need to draw attention to the ridiculousness of the process. And he and Stewart would probably both be out of jobs, because it wouldn't be so easy to parody what passes for "news" coverage these days.

I'm against the war, but I realize it's not a joke.

Anyone know what his view on the war is?

brevity is the soul of – something, let's say, getting your point across

For anyone who dismisses the comedy central team's knowdge of political events, or their journalism, go back and watch the show. Watch the various candidate interviews from last time around. Pay attentention to what Jon has to say to other, more serious, journalists. Watch them interview foriegn politicians. Most of all, watch Jon's post 9/11 speech.

Jon in particular has enjoyed the shelter of being on comedy central, especially when he came on after battlebots, but he doesn't use that shelter as an excuse to stay in easy territory.

12% think he is the best candidate? Let's see the head-to-head matchups!!!

I would consider voting for Colbert simply because the Dem/Rep choices are severely lacking in quality. If he would part with his religious leanings it would be even better.

Did you see John Stewart tear Tucker Carlson a new one on Crossfire? It was awesome. Stewart is a little to far out for me, but you still have to appreciate his intelligence. If guys like Colbert and Stewart were debating we would at least get honest (not interest group minded) answers.

Yeah and still we elected Bush. Well, $600 billion in Iraq war that was started on INTENTIONAL misleading inteligence (so much for inteligence). Forecasted to cost $2.6 trillion.

$600 billion, thats pretty much half of our nations debt. Half the reason Dollar is going down. More than half the reason oil is so expensive.

So much for inteligent poeple which right education and background running our country.

Hey this way I rather take Colbert as our President. By the way I think he is pretty smart. Being a comedian isnt that easy too. Try it sometime.

I would love to see Bush interviewed by the parents, wives, and children of soldiers who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan. I'd love to hear how he'd justify their loss.

http://www.political-buzz.com/

I watch Colbert and Maher, occasionally, though just for laughs.

The true jewel of the airways is The News Hour with Jim Leher, where issues are discussed in some depth by interviewees on all sides of the issue. A lot of people who don't like it when the truth might change a previously held opinion also don't like The News Hour. Also, a lot of people don't like it when it takes more than a sentence or two to understand something.

I was shocked to learn that there are actually people who do not watch the news or read the news. Of course, those people are not posting anything here.

I'm an Independent, no party affiliation, and I hope he gives it a true run. True politicos have lost the plot when it comes to what Americans really care about or need.